Class 5A · 3-2 · Updated Sep 27, 2026
Pleasant Valley (3-2) is projected to finish 6-3 and makes the Class 5A playoffs in 56% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely as the 15 seed (range 7–16). Its most likely first playoff game: at #2 Ankeny. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: <1%; to win the Class 5A state title: <1%.
Open the interactive Class 5A playoff machine for Pleasant Valley →| Week | Opponent | Our pick | Chance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 6 | vs Linn-Mar | Pleasant Valley | 61% | Lean |
| Wk 7 | at Iowa City Liberty | Iowa City Liberty | 84% | Strong |
| Wk 8 | at Dubuque Senior | Pleasant Valley | 87% | Strong |
| Wk 9 | vs Davenport Central | Pleasant Valley | 94% | Lock |
Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.
| # | Team | Record | RPI now | Projected RPI | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Prairie | 3-2 | 0.5210 | 0.5401 | 70% |
| 15 | Urbandale | 3-2 | 0.5040 | 0.5361 | 70% |
| 16 | Iowa City High | 2-3 | 0.4990 | 0.5268 | 54% |
| 17 | Pleasant Valley | 3-2 | 0.4950 | 0.5260 | 56% |
| 18 | Iowa City West | 2-3 | 0.4640 | 0.4941 | 18% |
| 19 | Ankeny Centennial | 2-3 | 0.5210 | 0.4913 | 16% |
| 20 | Cedar Rapids Kennedy | 3-2 | 0.4750 | 0.4905 | 16% |
The top 16 in final RPI make the Class 5A playoffs.